Garden Inspiration

Pearl · Post by **Pearl** » Dec 28, 2009 Views: 3409

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Great ideas to steal from this backyard makeover

Faux stone

Stone veneer (Drystack Ledgestone in caramel from Cultured Stone, 800/255-1727) cloaks the raised planters. An affordable alternative to actual rock, it has the rustic, multi-toned look of the real thing but is manufactured from Portland cement and bits of stone.

Pearl · Post by **Pearl** » Dec 28, 2009

Easy path

Decorative and functional, a dry-laid flagstone path is bordered by ferns and red-flowered Cuphea ignea. A thick layer of mulch keeps soil moist. In the back planter, a tall mallow hedge screens a vegetable garden.

Pearl · Post by **Pearl** » Dec 28, 2009

Layers

For greatest impact, Sharon and Celestina planted in layers: short plants and trailers in front, tall plants in back. The colorful, low-care plants include artemisia, penstemon, rosemary, and salvia, with a Japanese maple as an accent.

Pearl · Post by **Pearl** » Dec 28, 2009

Cool colors

Blue and green foliage around the pond enhance its serenity. Clockwise from bottom right: Lime asparagus fern, pale variegated grass, blue fescue, and yellow Japanese forest grass are texturally diverse yet not overwhelming.

Pearl · Post by **Pearl** » Dec 28, 2009

Water music

Flowing water is an important element of any pond; not only does the sound of falling water mask street noise, but standing water can be a breeding ground for mosquitos. The waterfall is fringed with lime green Houttuynia cordata.

Post by **ujala** » Dec 29, 2009

so lovely ....Garden is very essential part in each Home

Post by **waqassial** » Dec 30, 2009

Lovely and Refreshing post dear Pearl

Pearl · Post by **Pearl** » Jan 19, 2010

ujala wrote:so lovely ....Garden is very essential part in each Home

Thanks for comments dear

Pearl · Post by **Pearl** » Jan 19, 2010

waqassial wrote:Lovely and Refreshing post dear Pearl

Thanks for ur lovely n refreshing comments